DeCosta: Talent Drops Off Midway Through the 1st Round in 2026 Draft
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta said the 2026 NFL draft features a strong first half but a weaker second half, with talent dropping off midway through the first round around No. 14. He noted roughly 200 players are draftable for Baltimore—fewer than last year—and if the board shifted as projected the team would need to go outside their list to finish the draft. DeCosta also pushed back on the idea that trading the 14th pick for Maxx Crosby signals low value at 14, saying the team is excited to add a quality player this year.